Real Salt Lake News Stand: Friday, February 24, 2012

It’s a “mixed bag” Friday here at the RSL News Stand, with some of the highlights including props by USsoccer.com for an RSL-Arizona Academy standout, Garth Lagerwey’s weekly visit to ESPN 700’s “Bill Riley Show” and some looks at what to expect across the MLS preseason landscape this weekend …

*** Please note that, unless otherwise indicated, RSL training sessions are entirely open to members of the media and public. While all RSL players and coaches are scheduled to be available for interviews following training session, media members looking for availability for specific players can arrange their requests through RSL Asst. Director of Media Services John Koluder at 801-918-5050 or jkoluder@RealSaltLake.com.

RSL’s “Quick Restarts”

RSL welcomed trialist John Owoeri into the team’s camp on Thursday, and the 25-year-old forward will be available for RSL in its second contest of the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup Saturday night against the LA Galaxy. The Nigerian striker last played for Egyptian side Ismaily SC, and his resume also includes the Nigerian Under-20 side’s run to the FIFA U-20 World Cup back in 2005. Click here for an updated RSL preseason roster in advance of tomorrow’s DDC Matchday #2.

Friday is a busy day both on and off the field for RSL, as the squad wrapped up a morning training session at the Kino Sports Complex before going through a different training session in the afternoon – this one involving the newer players on the squad getting put through the paces of how to work with the media. RSL color analyst Brian Dunseth and MLS reps Dan Courtemanche and Gabe Gabor will be putting the guys through the presentation, and fans should be on the lookout for Dunseth’s “ambush” of youngsters Nico Muñiz and Sebastian Velasquez that followed today’s practice late next week as part of the RSL Insider, presented by AT&T behind-the-scenes series.

Real Salt Lake would like to congratulate RSL-Arizona Academy midfielderJordan Allen on being named the Week 22 “Peak Performer” by USsoccer.com in its weekly “Across the Academy” feature. The talented winger has been one of two players invited to train regularly with the RSL first team during its two trips to Arizona, alongside central defender Carlos Salcedo. A link to the full “Across the Academy” update can be found in the News Stand section below.